Scotland County Hospital, Blessing Health team up

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Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO

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Posted Jun. 7, 2014 at 12:27 PM

Posted Jun. 7, 2014 at 12:27 PM

Scotland County Hospital announced a new partnership with Blessing Health System in Quincy, with the new affiliation aiming to increase cooperation and sharing of resources between the two health care systems.

The Scotland County Hospital Board of Directors unanimously approved the affiliation agreement at its late May meeting, with the deal not affecting ownership or management of either hospital.

The agreement states that the collaboration between the two hospitals shows a commitment to the regional health care system with a goal of future collaboration, exploration of enhanced clinical programs and services with an eye for reduced patient costs, according to the press release.

“This is a positive move for Scotland County Hospital and a positive move for healthcare in our region. We understand the importance of remaining true to our mission, providing essential healthcare to the communities we serve, as well as remain a strong economic engine for our region. We are going in this direction, by our choice,” said Marcia Dial, Scotland County Hospital CEO, in a statement.

Blessing Health System President/Chief Executive Officer Bradford Billings heralded the agreement and Blessing’s mentor status as a positive move for area health offerings.